Should I Start Bucky Irving?

Bucky Irving Undergoes Offseason Shoulder Surgery

Monday, February 16, 2:21 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder) had offseason surgery on his shoulder, according to JoeBucsFan.com. Irving missed seven straight games last year from Weeks 5 through 12 with ankle and shoulder injuries. His ankle healed before his shoulder. The good news is that Irving's recovery and rehab are not expected to significantly impact his offseason preparation. Irving had 1,122 rushing yards and 5.4 yards per carry as a rookie in 2024, but his production dropped in Year 2 due to his injuries, as he finished with 588 rushing yards (3.4 yards per carry). The 23-year-old could have a bigger role in Tampa's backfield next season with Rachaad White not expected to return in free agency, although the Bucs will probably prioritize adding RB depth after Irving's injury issues in 2025. Irving will have bounce-back potential for fantasy managers this year, but he'll also carry injury risk as an RB2 target.

Start Derrick Henry or Bucky Irving?

Start De'Von Achane or Bucky Irving?

Start Bijan Robinson or Bucky Irving?

Start Jonathan Taylor or Bucky Irving?

Start Tony Pollard or Bucky Irving?

Start Kyren Williams or Bucky Irving?

Start James Cook or Bucky Irving?

Start Breece Hall or Bucky Irving?

Start Kenneth Walker III or Bucky Irving?

Start Bucky Irving or Ashton Jeanty?

Start Alvin Kamara or Bucky Irving?

Start James Conner or Bucky Irving?

Start Joe Mixon or Bucky Irving?

Start Aaron Jones Sr. or Bucky Irving?

Start D'Andre Swift or Bucky Irving?

Start Brian Robinson Jr. or Bucky Irving?

Start Isiah Pacheco or Bucky Irving?

Start Chuba Hubbard or Bucky Irving?

Start Bucky Irving or Quinshon Judkins?

Start Bucky Irving or TreVeyon Henderson?